Join experienced Radiance yoga teacher Jessie Chapman & facilitators for an inspirational yoga retreat to welcome in the New Year feeling relaxed, healthy and inspired. With twice daily yoga, suitable for complete beginners to general level practitioners, guided beach and nature walks, organic meals & cleansing juices, an included one hour massage and a range of healing art classes set in a beautiful ocean views retreat centre just 25 minutes walk to the beautiful Byron Bay beaches on the far north coast of NSW, Australia.

We stay 6 nights at Sangsurya Retreat, a beautiful 10 acre property 3 min drive from Byron Bay and a 25 min walk to the stunning beaches. Sangsuyra features a large wooden floor yoga hall, ozone pool and restaurant with sweeping ocean views. Offering complete renewal for body mind and spirit, each day begins with yoga to develop a flexible, strong, healthy body, cultivating relaxed deep full breathing, inner peace and stillness of mind. In the afternoons we gather for restoration a yoga going deeper into the experience of yoga's healing qualities.

Yoga is taught by Australian yoga teacher and author, Jessie Chapman whose inspirational classes are designed for all levels from the beginner to the more experienced practitioner. Yoga assistants give individual adjustments in the classes and special attention is given to complete beginners. Jessie has been practicing yoga since 1991 and teaching since 1996. Click here to read more about Jessie, the yoga and the Radiance Retreat facilitators.

a sample day:
6.30 am: morning yoga with Jessie Chapman
9.00 am: cleansing juice and healthy buffet breakfast
free time: spa / pool / relax / walk / massage
1 pm: core strength class targeting weak abdominal & lower back muscles
1.30 pm: gourmet vegetarian organic lunch
free time: walk / spa / pool / relax / massage
5 pm: afternoon yoga or other class
7 pm: gourmet vegetarian organic dinner
8.30 pm: yoga nidra (guided lying down relaxation) for a good night's sleep
* Other retreat classes include a special NYE vision quest, guided beach and nature walks, meditation classes, bhajans & kirtan (chanting), nutrition and healthy lifestyle talk, yogadance and more...

Extra massage, Reiki & Beauty treatments are available in-house. A complete spa menu will be sent to you upon booking. Bicycles can be hired in Byron Bay if wishing to explore the town and beaches easily during free time.

cost:
Aus $2283 Twin Share Room / Per Person
Aus $2515 Own Room / Single
Aus $ 2033 Single Bush Hut (fan and shared bathroom)
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Accommodation is in unique hand built houses and cabins with ensuite bathrooms and aircon. If coming alone we put you with a same sex person.
Accommodation is available on the 27th Dec and the 3rd Jan if wishing to arrive a day early and/or stay an extra night after the retreat ends. Cost is $120 per person, per night. Please email for details or let us know upon booking.

retreat inclusions:
6 nights retreat accommodation
Organic vegetarian meals & morning juices
Morning & afternoon yoga with Jessie Chapman
1 hour massage or Reiki Healing
Guided beach and nature walks
Evening yoga nidra
NYE vision quest
Guided meditation classes
Core strength classes
Bhajans, yogadance and other classes...
* Airfares are not included.

check-in and check-out: arrival time on the first day is from 10 am onwards with a healthy buffet lunch available between 12 pm and 3 pm. The first yoga class and formal group welcome is at 5 pm allowing you time to arrive, get settled into your room, eat well and perhaps have a massage or swim. Due to flights people arrive at all different times in the day but aim to be there as early as possible so you have time to unwind and relax before yoga. Check-out of the resort and retreat end is 12 midday on the last day.

getting here: For those travelling by plane details are given upon registration re easy bus transfers direct to the retreat from Brisbane (2 hours from Sangsurya) or Coolangatta International Airports (1 hour from Sangsurya) or Ballina Domestic Airport (25 min from Sangsurya). Upon registration a detailed map is also emailed to you with instructions on how to get there by car. See where Sangsurya Retreat and Byron Bay are on the map below:

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NYE RADIANCE YOGA CLEANSE AND PAMPER RETREAT TESTIMONIALS

"Jessie Asked us to set an intention for this retreat and over the 7 days I acheived all I'd hoped to with the support of her fantastic facilitators. A life changing experience!"
Julie, 37, Naturopath/Writer

“I have done more yoga this week than in my lifetime, eaten more amazing food than ever - feel ready to tackle anything!”
Jo, 32, Project Manager

“This retreat deepened my yoga practice in ways I never expected. It was a quantum leap.”
Gina, 53, retired

"Fantastic refreshing restorative retreat. Perfect way to close the year and start afresh."
Tim, 24, Architect

“The retreat was a life changing experience. I would recommend it to anyone. Jessie and the staff are great.”
Theresa, 33, Finance Manager

“I can honestly say that I arrived an emotional wreck due to total stress overload. After these days I felt completely restored, relaxed, rejuvenated and renewed. Thanks Jessie for a terrific experience.”
Peter, 51, advisor

“Through this retreat I have finally been able to slow down and appreciate the meaningful things in my life. It has been a wonderful journey.”
Julie, 50, Designer

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